Damghan University Press Damghan University Press 8 1 2025 12 01 Translation and Creativity 1986 EN Marzieh Malekshahi School of Humanities, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran Ghodrat Hasani School of Humanities, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran Journal Article 2025 12 01 This book presents a Persian translation of a significant work by translation scholar Kirsten Malmkjær, which undertakes a profound philosophical and conceptual investigation into the nature of <strong>creativity</strong> and <strong>originality</strong> in translation.<br />Challenging conventional views, the work posits that translation should be recognized and valued as a creative act in its own right. The author meticulously examines a spectrum of different source texts and their translations to illuminate the crucial distinction between "original" and "non-original" translations.<br />To build her argument, Malmkjær draws upon an extensive and interdisciplinary theoretical framework, integrating insights from:<br /><br />Creativity Theory<br />Philosophical Aesthetics<br />Philosophy of Language<br />Empirical and Theoretical Translation Studies<br />The reflections and statements of practicing translators<br /><br />By weaving together these diverse concepts, the book not only reveals the inherent complexity of translation but also underscores the vast intellectual understanding required for the practice. This work is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students in Translation Studies and Comparative Literature, encouraging a critical re-evaluation of the very principles of creativity and authenticity in translated works.<br />